This happened in Texas, and the killer was an elderly man. He called police, told them his plans, and was repeatedly warned told not to shoot them. However this being Texas I wonder if he'll get away with justifiable homicide x 2. What do you think?
2007-11-18 02:44:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Personally, I'm sick and tired of criminals having more rights than law-abiding citizens. If the facts of this case end up in the 'gray-area', I'd much rather see it go in this gentelman's favor.
This really should be simple - you go breaking into people's houses - you face a really good chance of getting your a** blown away! Why is this such a difficult concept for some? Might be a little less crime out there don't you think?
2007-11-18 02:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, having seen nothing about this until now, I can't say much. But you seem to have answered your own question in the phrase "justifiable homicide" -- based on that alone, he should be alright. Maybe a disturbing the peace ticket or two would do for him. Stupid mess for the cops to clean up, too much paperwork, you know.
2007-11-18 22:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by herfinator 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sentence? For a heroic action? The Nobel Peace Prize should be taken from that lunatic Gore and awarded to him.
Bear in mind that juries have the right to vote Not Guilty, based upon their determination of the fairness of any law, itself, IN ADDITION to considering the facts pertaining directly to the case.
2007-11-18 10:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
He will be charged with homocide of a certain degree.Maybe 3rd. Self defense is not a defense for the actions he took when your life is not perceived to be in danger. Going outside and shooting 2 thieves, doesn't really qualify. The use of lethal force is not justified in protecting personal property. Regardless of how you feel about the situation, the law is specific in this area.
2007-11-18 10:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by booman17 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Policemen were invented in England (1829) as neighbours in uniform. So, a neighbour shooting a possibly armed criminal is the same morally (but not legally) as a policemen doing so.
USA did much the same thing for UK in 1941, for which we remain grateful.
2007-11-18 10:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Here's a news link.. looks like Grand Jury time.
2007-11-18 11:47:29 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope they give him a metal. you should be able to protect yours and your neighbor property. if you don't want shot don't steal stuff. if more people were like the gentleman in Texas we wouldn't have over crowded prisons
2007-11-18 11:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by Dottie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He'll prob get sentenced to life . No went back and read this again. He prob. wont do any hard time.
2007-11-19 10:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
texas is a ptetty tuff state,they'll possible give him 40 days in the electric chair x2,if i had my way ,we'd give a big parade in his honor
2007-11-18 17:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by THE"IS" 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope they give him a good neighbors Gold Metal for protecting his neighbors property from criminals
2007-11-18 10:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋